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N198 RDV

1995 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,356 mi
Last recorded163,356 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Saab 900111,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 RDV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 163,356 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

handbrake traqel slightly high

offside front indicator lense holed

Fail 13 Sep 2010 163,356 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

handbrake traqel slightly high

offside front indicator lense holed

Pass 9 Sep 2009 156,382 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 156,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 149,959 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 143,289 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front numberplate deteriated

Pass 24 Aug 2006 133,512 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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N198 RDV is a 1995 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 111,757 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N198 RDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N198 RDV registered?

N198 RDV is a 1995 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N198 RDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N198 RDV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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